KS1 Teaching Assistant and Library Administrator

Vacancy: KS1 Teaching Assistant and Library Administrator

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours a week, 3 days a week (Mon, Tues & Weds)

Weeks: Term Time 35wks (inclusive of 5 INSET days)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: August 2026

Founded in 1918, Bickley Park School is an IAPS Independent co-educational day school for children aged 2 ½ to 13, with over 300 pupils on roll and we are proud to be part of the Sevenoaks Family of Schools. The school is situated in London's greenest London Borough, on the fringes of Kent and with excellent train links to central London. The Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory sites are located three hundred metres apart on Page Heath Lane in Bromley.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced Teaching Assistant to support access to learning for all pupils and provide general assistance to the Early Years Team.

This is a part-time position, 22.5 hours a week, 3 days a week, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 35 weeks per year.

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education or a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools is required for this role.

Teaching Assistants support access to learning for pupils and provide general assistance to the teacher in the management of pupils. Teaching Assistants are also required to contribute to the wider success of the school. All Teaching Assistants are responsible for supporting effective pastoral care to support pupils' social and emotional progress as well as their learning. They are also required to contribute and be involved in extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school community.

This role requires someone who can support children’s learning across a range of settings and lessons. These may include Outdoor learning, Forest School sessions and swimming lessons.

The ideal candidate will also be responsible for supporting the pre-prep library, maintaining the space and ensuring books are returned & processed via the library app.

Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd June 2026 (midday)

Interviews: Thursday 25th June and Friday 26th June 2026

The school reserves the right to close the vacancy early or to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.

If you require any further details of this role please contact the HR Manger, psullens@bickleyparkschool.co.uk All applications should be made using the online form.

Please see the Job Description attached

Bickley Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. At Bickley Park we are committed to providing a well-structured staff development programme to enhance personal and team development. We are an equal opportunities employer.

We are proud of our diversity and inclusive culture in our workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage, or civil partnership.